Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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… Local author explores religion in fiction, pop culture in new book - News - New Jersey Herald - Newton, NJ. (Hat tip, Rus Bowden.)

Iconic artist Andy Warhol, he said, was one of those in pop culture not normally recognized for his roots in Catholicism. While most known for painting Campbell Soup cans and portraits of notable entertainers including Marilyn Monroe and Blondie singer Debbie Harry, Ripatrazone has additionally explored the multifaceted Warhol in his book, calling him one of art’s “finest visual prophets.” Unknown to many was Warhol’s devotion to Catholicism, he said, including quietly attending daily Mass, volunteering his time to provide food for the homeless and painting his own version of the Last Supper.

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